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German police ʼnot ruling outʼ terrorism in Cologne hostage-taking Police on Tuesday searched a flat in Cologne, as they investigate Mondayʼs attack and hostage-taking at the cityʼs central train station, with the perpetrator already in custody and severely wounded following his arrest. They said they were not ruling out terrorism, as multiple witnesses told the police that the suspect had claimed allegiance to "Islamic State" during the attack. The man is a 55year-old Syrian with a criminal record, officers said. The man remains severely injured in a Cologne hospital; a police spokeswoman said on Tuesday that she did not have any updates about his condition. Authorities have also urged the public to upload footage and photographs taken duringa hostage-taking situation to anonline portalas they search for more clues into the attack.
Teacher sentenced after asking pupil for nude photos A male teacher in the town of Salzgitter, near Braunschweig, was sentenced to 10 months probation on Tuesday for suggesting a female student, 14, send him naked photos to get better grades. The man, 37, was also ordered to pay a €5,000 ($5,800) fine. The man was also accused of telling two other female students that he would exchange better grades for a kiss. According to the local Braunschweiger Zeitung, the man was a teacher at the Gottfried-Linke-Realschule, a local high school in Salzgitter. The girl told authorities that she sent the man two photos of her because she was nervous about having to tell her parents about a bad grade. The suit against the man was brought after the school became aware of his misconduct and notified the authorities. School officials made it clear that the man is no longer teaching and is currently in disciplinary arbitration.
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Obamaʼs former photographer throws ʼShadeʼ in new book Easily accessible
Pete Souza, the former White House photographer under President Obama, has released "Shade: A Tale of Two Presidents," a book filled with archived pictures that may induce nostalgia. Although pictures may be worth a thousand words, in the Instagram age, it is often the contrast between the image depicted and the few words accompanying them that tell the real story. Pete Souza, the former White House photographer during the eight-year tenure of President Barack Obama, knows that all too well. The man who accompanied Obama around the world and maintained unprecedented access to the 44th president of the US — Souza claims he only missed one day of work due to illness during that time — has become a master at pairing image with text. Beginning on January 20, 2017, Souza shuttered his official Instagram account documenting life with the president and started an account in his own name to post archival images from his time with Obama. Complementing his selection of images were short sentences or brief phrases making allusions to political events under the new president of the US. Without ever referring to the sitting President by name (though he sometimes dubs him "46 minus one," a reference to Trump being 45th Pres-
ident), Souza has used the captions on his Instagram account to provide commentary about the current state of US politics. With his biting, subtle statements, he has been, in modern parlance, "throwing shade." In doing so, heʼs won over two million followers on the social media platform. And heʼs taken that art to a new medium, publishing two books of images from the more than two million photographs he shot of Obama during his time in office. The latest, Throwing Shade: A Tale of Two Presidents, released in the US on October 16, 2018, relies on the juxtaposition of pairing images with brief texts, newspaper headlines or even tweets by Donald Trump as captions highlighting the contrasts between the two presidents. During the recent controversial confirmation hearing for Supreme Court justice Brett Kavanaugh, who had been accused of sexual misconduct, Souza posted an image of Obama meeting with his nominee for the same position, Elena Kagan. The caption read, in part, "And there was no need to plow her nomination through the Senate."
Sexual abuse and violence against women widespread in Europeʼs parliaments Almost half of Europeʼs female politicians and parliamentary staff members have at some point received threats of death, rape or beating, according to anew study published on Tuesday. This also included threats to either kidnap or kill their children. The findings by the InterParliamentary Union, an organization for individual parliamentarians, and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe provide a snapshot into howwidespread sexual abuse and violenceagainst female government workers is in Europeʼs parliaments. As many as 85 percent of all surveyed women had at some point suffered psychological violence. In total, 68 percent reported they had been the target of comments relating to their appearance or based on gender stereotypes, while a quarter said they had been thevictim of sexual violence.
Could the Khashoggi case spell the end for Saudi Crown Prince bin Salman? With evidence mounting that Saudi Arabia is behind the suspected murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has come under increasing fire in the Western press. The New York Times and CNN have reported that the Saudi government is preparing a report that will acknowledge the death of Khashoggi, who disappeared after entering Saudi Arabiaʼs consulate in Istanbul on October 2, as a result of an interrogation gone wrong.
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European Court of Justice rules Polish arrest warrants can be halted The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled against extraditing suspects to Poland on Wednesday if there are "serious and fact-based grounds" to believe the suspect would not receive a fair trial. The ruling concernsa Polish man in Irelandwho claims recent justice reforms in Poland harmed his chances of being treated fairly. The man is suspected of drug trade. In recent years, Polandʼs ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party has been working to place courts under a tighter control of the executive branch. Among other steps, the parliament now has power to choose members of the National Council of the Judiciary whose job is to oversee judicial impartiality. More recently, the lawmakers changed retirement age for the Supreme Court judges, which critics believe was aimed at ousting the most experienced judges and stacking the body with government supporters. The Supreme Court and its chief Malgorzata Gersdorf are opposing the move.
Geely the car industryʼs rising ʼprofitability starʼ Ferdinand Dudenhöffer from the CAR Center Automotive Research at Germanyʼs Duisburg-Essen University called Chinese auto manufacturer Geely "the profitability star of the worldʼs car industry." A fresh study by the center points out that on average, a Geely car costs just €9,529 ($10,942), but the companysecures a 14.4 percent profit from revenues before tax and interest. Dudenhöffer says thatʼs a lot more than, say, the profit margins of foreign rivals BMW, Toyota or PSAOpel. The worldʼs largest carmaker, Wolfsburg-based Volkswagen, logs a profit margin of only 8.2 percent, the survey says. Geely is part of the Zhejiang Geely Holding,which also owns Volvo Cars, London EVTaxi and Lotus.The holding has also acquired a 10 percent stake in Daimler. According to the CAR researchers, Geelyʼs rapid rise is based on its successful compact car platform, which it developed together with Sweden-based Volvo. "What Ferdinand Piëch managed to implement at VW from 1993 with the help of his platform strategyis in a way being copied now by Geelyʼs main shareholder and founder, Li Shufu," said Ferdinand Dudenhöffer, adding that the Chinese were becoming major players in the global auto market. 2
Should there be a ʼmeat taxʼ to fight climate change? Meat would actually cost about triple its current market price if we factored in its environmental i
Mexican journalist shot dead at restaurant Sergio Martinez Gonzalez, the editor of a local news outlet in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas, was shot dead Wednesday morning, the latest victim in Mexicoʼs wave of journalist murders. Martinez, who owned and ran the publication Enfoque, had just dropped off his daughters at school and was breakfasting with his wife at a local restaurant when two people on a motorcycle stopped in front of the couple and opened fire, local media reported. Martinezʼs wife survived the attack, and was receiving medical attention, Mexican newspaper El Uni‐ versal said. The Chiapas attorney generalʼs office announced on Twitter that it was investigating the murder.
Could a "meat tax" cut consumption and help do what needs to be done to fight climate change? Despite the dire warnings about the meat industryʼs catastrophic impact on the climate, some consumers feel itʼs just too difficult to cut out their long-held carnivorous habits — that is, if they even want to. When meat is so cheap in many countries, thereʼs even less incentive to try. But the low prices found on supermarket shelves mask meatʼs hidden costs. Research has revealed that meat is being sold to
Confusion over missing Saudi journalist in Turkey who ʼvanishedʼ from consulate Turkish and Saudi officials have given conflicting reports on the whereabouts of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who has been missing since he entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday. Khashoggi, a regular contributor to The Washington Post, has been a fierce critic of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and has criticized Saudi Arabiaʼs policies toward Qatar and Canada,the war in Yemen and a
consumers at just a fraction of what it would cost if it accurately reflected the true value of the environmental damage it inflicts. What if governments imposed a tax on meat to encourage people to change their diets? Many nations put a "sin tax" on products deemed harmful to society, such as alcohol and tobacco, so should the price tag on meat not also reflect its true environmental cost? crackdown on dissent, the media and activists. Khashoggiʼs personal website bore a banner saying, "Jamal has been arrested at the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul!" without elaborating. A Saudi official denied that Khashoggi had been detained inside the consulate. "Mr. Khashoggi visited the consulate to request paperwork related to his marital status and exited shortly thereafter," the official said. "He is neither in the consulate nor in Saudi custody."
Afghan leader rejects resignation of spy chief, top ministers President Ashraf Ghani on Sunday
urged Interior Minister Wais Ahmad Barmak, Defense Minister Tareq Shah Bahrami, and intelligence chief Masoum Stanekzai to stay in their posts, the Afghan government said. The three officials submitted resignation letters on Saturday, citing policy differences and a spate of deadly attacks. "President Ghani did not approve their resignations... and gave them the necessary instructions to improve the security situation," a statement from the presidential palace said. The offers to step down followed the resignation of Ghaniʼs national security adviser and close ally, Hanif Atmar, on Friday. Atmar, one of the countryʼs most powerful politicians, has been replaced by former ambassador to the US Hamdullah Mohib.
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CSUʼs Horst Seehofer: Under fire from Bavaria to Berlin CSU leader Horst Seehofer — the German interior minister and an uneasy ally of Chancellor Angela Merkelʼs — is back in Berlin and vowing to play nice after Bavariaʼs vote. But how long can he hold on before heads roll? After Sundayʼsdisastrous result for Bavariaʼs conservatives, Horst Seehofer prepared to face the music on Tuesday as he returned to work in Berlin. Focusing on the tasks at hand wonʼt be easy in the shadow of the giant question mark about his future — both as interior minister and as the leader of the Christian Social Union (CSU), the Bavarian allies of Chancellor Angela Merkelʼs Christian Democrats (CDU). Though Seehofer said on Tuesday that he was "open to any outcome" in personnel
Police identify source of deadly Novichok nerve agent in UK deaths British police announced Friday that they found a bottle containing the Novichok nerve agent in the home of one of the victims of a nerve agent poisoning in Wiltshire last month. "On Wednesday, 11 July, a small bottle was recovered during searches of Charlie Rowleyʼs house in Amesbury," police said in a statement. The statement said scientists from Porton Down defense laboratory confirmed the bottle contained the Novichok nerve agent, the same poison used against Sergei Skripal and his daughter earlier this year. "Further scientific tests will be carried out to try and establish whether it is from the same batch that contaminated Sergei and Yulia Skripal in March," the force said, adding that a link to the Skripals remained "a main line of enquiry for police." Dawn Sturgess died in a hospitalon Sunday after exposure to the nerve agent. Her partner, Rowley, isstill in critical condition, but has regained consciousness. The Foreign Office said on Friday it had invited independent technical experts from the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons early next week "to independently confirm the identity of the nerve agent."
talks, planned for before Christmas, growing calls for him to resign from both posts could see him leave office earlier than he might have anticipated. Seehofer has repeatedly come under fire for his combative stance in Merkelʼs government — not only when it comes to migration policy, but also more recently for his staunch defense of embattled former spy chief Hans-Georg Maassen, which lead to the coalition governmentʼs second near collapse within three months.
Audi pays hefty fine over emissions cheating
Volkswagen announced Tuesday its subsidiary Audi had agreed to pay an €800 million ($927 million) fine issued by German prosecutors to close a diesel cheating investigation. The penalty came on top of total costs in fines, buybacks and refits of more than €27 millionthat Volkswagen had to pay out over its emissions cheating scandal. The scam involved the use of software allowing vehicles to appear to be meeting regulatory emissions requirements under lab conditions,
while in fact they were spewing out many times more harmful gases like nitrogen oxides (NOx) on the road. Audi CEO behind bars Investigators pursued Audi over V6 and V8 engines it built into its own vehicles, VWʼs own-brand cars and models from fellow subsidiary Porscheas well as over Audi vehicles fitted with cheating VW-built engines. In total, the case dealt with almost 5 million cars worldwide, built between 2004 and 2018.
Opel reported to have manipulated diesel car exhaust emissions According to a media report, automaker Opel is being investigated for manipulating vehicle emissions on about 60,000 cars worldwide. It is the first time the company has been named since Dieselgate broke in 2015.
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Germany attempts ʼfacesavingʼ resolution to Saudi drugs boycott The human rightsrow between Saudi Arabia and Canada made international headlinesin recent weeks, when the Riyadh government suddenly suspended new trade and investment to the Great White North. The punitive measures were in response to a simple tweet by Canadaʼs foreign minster, calling for the release of two jailed Saudi activists. Receiving less attention has been the diplomatic spat between Europeʼs No. 1 economy and the oil-rich kingdom — also sparked by a ministerʼs comments; this time Sigmar Gabriel, Germanyʼs thenforeign minister. During the political crisis in Lebanon last November that saw Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri resign and later rescind his decision, Riyadh was widely accused of forcing his departure, which Gabriel alluded to as "adventurism." ʼShamefulʼ remarks hurt tiesRiyadh immediately recalled its ambassador to Berlin, telling the German government the comments were "shameful." In May, it went further and froze all new business with Germany. Over the subsequent months, several German pharmaceutical and medical technology firms, including Siemens Healthineers, Bayer and Boerhringer Ingelheim, have been excluded from public healthcare tenders in the kingdom. A pharmaceutical industry source told DW, on condition of anonymity, that Saudi authorities had not given any written explanation about the exclusion, and that there was no clear path for Germany to resolve the issue. Efforts by German diplomats to mediate with Saudi authorities were delayed, initially, by the Holy Month of Ramadan, and the summer break, as Gulf countries stop work in July and August due to the extreme heat.
T-Mobile reports cybersecurity incident T-Mobile US and its unit Metro PCS told customers that cybersecurity staff found and shut down unauthorized access to certain information on August 20 and immediately reported the matter to authorities. The company added that no financial data, social security numbers or passwords were compromised during the attackon its networks, admitting, though, that other personal information like names, email IDs, phone numbers as well as account numbers or account types (postpaid or prepaid) may have been exposed. T-Mobile said that about 3 percent of its 77 million customers could have been affected (roughly 2 million people potentially affected). 4
Will Brits say ʼau revoirʼ to French dream post-Brexit? British entrepreneurs who have settled down in France have been a blessing for the countryʼs rural areas, but will this remain so after the UKʼs exit from the EU? Lisa Louis looks for answers in Verteillac. Verteillac is a typical French village in the southwest of the country. It has a church, two barbershops, a meat market and a bakery. The central market square is flanked by white limestone houses and boasts a mind-soothing fountain. But a second glance reveals the village may not be so typical after all: 40 percent of the 650 inhabitants are British citizens. They contribute a lot to communuity life and the local economy. Itʼs completely uncertain, though,how many of them will stay here after the United Kingdomʼs exit from the European Union in
No breakthrough in China-US trade talks Chinaʼs Ministry of Commerce said on Friday that it had held "constructive meetings" with US officialsafter talks resumed between the countries over their ongoing trade spat. Nonetheless, with no major breakthrough yet in sight, the resumption of talks did not prevent an additional $16 billion (€13.83 billion) of tariffs being levied by the US and China on each otherʼs goods, starting from Thursday. Read more: US-China trade spat: Clash of the titans, part 2 Talks took place on Wednesday and Thursday aimed at defusing the escalating conflict, which has now seen both countries slap $50 billion in tariffs on the otherʼs products, with more expected to follow. The Chinese news agency Xinhua reported that the officials on both sides have vowed to "keep in contact" in the future. High-tech will suffer, says China Meanwhile, a prominent Chinese state planner said on Friday that US tariffs onhightech Chinese technology would have an impact on the tech sectors in both countries.
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Kalashnikov unveils new electric car Kalashnikov,a company moreknown for its AK-47 machine gunsthan its electric vehicles, unveiled its new electric car on Thursday. The powder-blue prototype, dubbed the CV-1, was unveiled by the Russian arms maker at a defense expo outside of Moscow. Kalashnikov Concern told Russian media that the technology within its "electric supercar" will rival that of Elon Muskʼs Tesla. "This technology will allow us to stand in line with the worldʼs electric car manufacturers, like Tesla, and compete with them," a spokesperson told Sputnik. According to the company, the vehicle can travel 350 kilometers (217 miles) on a single charge. The carʼs retro look was inspired by a Soviet hatchback model developed in the 1970s, the "Izh-Kombi," Kalashnikov said in a statement on its website. The CV-1ʼs light blue color, large grill, retro door handles and boxy frame have received mixed reviews from Russians. On social media, some described the car as "cyberpunk" while others referred to it as the "Izh-Zombie."
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March 2019. The EU and UK are still negotiating a deal that would guarantee an orderly departure from the bloc. But no matter what the outcome will be, Brexit could deal a severe blow to Verteillacʼs economy. "Come on in, I show you where the bar is," says Rebecca Walters, or Bex as sheʼs known here. She heads a restaurant that offers both French wine and British chips. The 41-year-old bought Le Calice last November, invested €10,000 ($11,600) in maintenance work and has since welcomed customers from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen dies at 65
The US billionaire Paul Allen, the man who co-founded Microsoft alongside Bill Gates, has passed away because of cancer complications, his family said. The IT magnate and philanthropist was 65. The US philanthropist Paul Allen passed away in Seattle on Monday at the age of 65 following complications of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Allen co-foundedthe IT giant Microsoftalongside Bill Gates in 1975. He was also the owner of Vulcan Inc., a business and philanthropic enterprise headquartered in Seattle. Gates said he was "heartbroken by the passing of one of my oldest and dearest friends." "Personal computing would not have existed without him," Gates said, adding that Allen "channeled his intellect and compassion" into "improving peopleʼs lives and strengthening communities in Seattle and around the world." Allenʼs sister, Jody Allen, said her brother was "a remarkable individual on every level." "While most knew Paul Allen as a technologist and philanthropist, for us he was a much loved brother and uncle, and an exceptional friend," she said in a statement.
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Democracy in danger: Elections are easy to manipulate The solution is surprisingly simple
Getting to grips with the German language False friends, ridiculous grammar and never-ending nouns. In the second episode of the new season of Meet the Germans, presenter Rachel Stewart explores the pitfalls of the German language. Rachel Stewart is on a mission to investigate the quirks and idiosyncrasies of daily life in Germany. Every two weeks she explores a new topic – from beer to nudity to complicated grammar – and heads out to get some tips from the Germans themselves. Rachel moved from the UK to Germany in 2016. As a relative newcomer she casts a fresh eye over German clichés and shares her experiences of settling into German life. Youʼll find more fromMeet the Germans on YouTubeor atdw.com/MeettheGermans.
Zsidró Hair Salons offer services of the highest quality in the close neighbourhood of your hotel! Manipulated elections undermine confidence in democracy. Yet digital electoral systems are frighteningly vulnerable to attacks. After a close election, the defeated more and more oftenshake their heads in astonishment: Could this really be the outcome? Why were the predictions so far off? Did everything actually go right? For years, concern has been growing that political opponents orforeign powerscould manipulate voters or even entire elections. Even if it is not possible to influence the outcome of an election, attempts at manipulation will at least cause
frustration and uncertainty. These doubts are poisonous for any democracy, as they erode the foundations of our political system — namely the need for a basic confidence in the legality of electoral decisions and a respect for the wishes of the majority. They can raise questions about democracy itself — and that in a time when it faces powerful adversaries, including autocrats, populists or other opponents of pluralism.
ʼThe Night Watchʼ: Rembrandt masterpiece will be restored in public Art lovers will be given a rare treat when the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam restoresRembrandt van Rijnʼs"The Night Watch," the museumʼs director announced on Tuesday. Rather than take the museumʼs crown jewel away from its gallery for the years-long restoration, the project will be carried out in public and also be streamed online. "The Night Watch … is one of the most famous paintings in the world and we feel we have to pre-
serve it for future generations," Rijksmuseum General Director Taco Dibbits told French news agency AFP. "Over two million people a year come to see The Night Watch, itʼs a painting that everybody loves, and we feel that the world has the right to see what we will do with it." Art restoration specialists will work behind a glass case in the museumʼs "Gallery of Honor" so that visitors can appreciate their painstaking task.
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A new exhibition celebrates 100 years of Budapest’s Gellért Hotel A recreated Baroque-style guest room, photos of the building taken during World War II and Communist-era posters reflect the history of Budapest’s most legendary hotel, the Gellért. A new exhibition at the Museum of Commerce & Catering celebrates the centenary of this institution which opened on 24 September 1918. Attached to the hotel is Budapest’s Art Nouveau Gellért Baths, whose outdoor wave pool, also illustrated at the museum, was the first of its kind in the world. Tucked away in the cobblestoned district of Óbuda, the former residence of Hungarian writer Gyula Krúdy is now home to a charming museum. Here, permanent displays include old-fashioned shop interiors illustrating the history of commerce and catering. This same building also hosts relevant seasonal exhibitions, such as the recently opened Gellért 100 to commemorate the centenary of the Gellért Hotel, a splendid Art Nouveau landmark towering above the Buda riverfront. Opened during the turmoil of World War I, during its long history, the Gellért has accommodated the likes of former US president Richard Nixon and the Dalai Lama. They both enjoyed the hotel’s fine facilities that are now brought to life through historic objects and images currently on show at the museum.
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Jose Mourinho: Manchester United manager charged over Newcastle comments
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been charged over comments he made in Portuguese to a television camera after his sideʼs win over Newcastle. It is claimed Mourinho used "abusive, insulting or improper language" after the 3-2 comeback victory at Old Trafford on 6 October. The Football Association used a lip reader and the 55-year-oldʼs remarks were interpreted as offensive. Mourinho had been under pressure amid reports he would be sacked. His side had been 2-0 down to winless Newcastle at half-time of the Premier League game, but theyscored three goals in the final 20 minutesto turn the match around.
Kremlin Cup: Johanna Konta beats Elise Mertens in Moscow first round
Aleksandar Kolarovʼs free kick stunner secures Serbia win over Costa Rica
Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber splits with coach
A brilliant second half free kick from captain Aleksandar Kolarov led Serbia to a deserved win over Costa Rica. Serbia were wasteful in front of goal but did enough to secure three vital points in Group E. Another World Cup day, another sublime freekick. If Cristiano Ronaldo’s ice-cold effort tosnatch a point against arch-rivals Spain on day two was the current goal of the tournament front-runner, the Portuguese may have just met his match. Aleksandar Kolarov, take a bow. A combination of poor finishing and sublime goalkeeping had kept the scores level until Serbia’s no.11 produced his moment of magic. Kolarov’s powerful left foot is no secret, but few inside the stadium would have expected such a thunderous strike when the Roma defender stood over a free kick midway through the second half. His shot was unstoppable; a side-footed missile which screamed into the top corner of the Costa Rica net. Kaylor Navas, who kept his team in the game with several crucial saves either side of half time, was nowhere near it.
Fissette helped Kerber, currently ranked third in the world, return to the pinnacle of womenʼs tenni
Angelique Kerber has parted ways with coach Wim Fisset less than a week before the WTA Finals in Singapore. Five days before the WTA championships are set to begin in Singapore, Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber has split from coach Wim Fissette, her management said on Tuesday. "Despite the success of the cooperation since the start of the season, this step is needed because of differences of opinion as the future direction," a statement read. The Belgian tennis coach joined forces with Kerber in November 2017 and helped the former world number one return to prominence.
He is also the former coach of Kim Clijsters, Victoria Azarenka and current world number one Simona Halep. Kerber, 30, is in the midst of a bounce back year after falling outside the top 30 in 2017. The Bremen native reached the semifinals of the Australian Open in January and lifted the Wimbledon trophy in July after beating Serena Williams. She is currently third in the world rankings ahead of the season-ending WTA Finals, which begin on Sunday in Singapore.
Caster Semenya could miss most of 2019 as testosterone rules delayed British number one Johanna Konta beat Elise Mertens 6-3 7-5 in the first round of the Kremlin Cup in Moscow. Konta sent a powerful forehand into the corner to break Mertens to love and take the opening set in 34 minutes. Mertens, ranked 16 in the world, broke her rival for the only time in the first game of the second set but Konta recovered to level at 4-4. The Belgian had to serve to stay in the match at 6-5 down but failed to do so as Konta broke to take victory. 6
World and Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenyaʼs battle to stop a rule change affecting female athletes with high testosterone levels could see her miss "the bulk" of the 2019 outdoor season. Governing body the IAAF intended to bring in the new rules on 1 November but has put that back to 26 March 2019. It wants to wait for the outcome of a legal challenge from Semenya first. The new rules aim to restrict the levels of testosterone in female runners. They will apply to
women in track events from 400m up to the mile and require that athletes have to keep their testosterone levels below a prescribed amount "for at least six months prior to competing". So the delay means female athletes with high testosterone - of whom South African Semenya is the most notable - will not be allowed to run for six months from the date the rule changes come in. That would take them to 26 September - just one day before the 2019 World Athletics Championships begin in Doha.